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vast stretches of mist - capped mountains green meadows of valleys,
white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forest fabricate
the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad. Taking advantage of
this natural endowments, recreational facilities in Wayanad
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Pookot
Lake Tourist Resort
This resort in Vythiri is the most sought - after tourist
spot of Wayanad. Boating facilities are arranged to the very
vast natural lake which lies in the lap of surrounding mountains.
Thicks bushes and tall trees along the path round the lake
gives a calm spiritual atmosphere. A fresh-water aquarium
with wide varieties of fishes is managed by Fisheries Department.
Children's park and shopping centre for handicrafts and spices
of Wayanad are arranged by DTPC . |
Sentinal
Rock Water Fall
at Soochipara near Meppadi 22 kms. south of Kalpetta. A three
step water fall of more than 200m inheight with a fantastic
scenary provides for white water rafting, swimming, bathing,
etc., The tree top huts at Soochipara will give unique view
of the valleys of Western Ghats. It is also an ideal place
for rock climbing. |
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Kanthan
Para Water Fall
a beautiful water fall of about 30m. in height, 8 km east
of Meppadi and 12 kms. south-east of Kalpetta. |
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Kuruva
Dweep
950 acres of evergreen forest surrounded by east flowing river,
Kabani. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are sovereigns
of this supernatural kingdom. It is 17kms. east of Mananthavady
and 45 kms. north-west of Sulthan Bathery. |
Banasura
Dam
The largest earth dam in India, 15 kms north-west of Kalpetta.
This large expanse of water bounded except on one side with
magnificant hills has heavenly charm. |
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Pazhassi
Tourist Resort
The DTPC has organised a park at Kabani river side, 1 km.
south of Mananthavady. Boating in Kabani River Children's
park, children's traffic park and sales counter for handicrafts
and spices are arranged here.
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Lakkidi
Ghat Pass
It is the Gate Way of Wayanad above the Thamarassery Ghat
Pass of western ghat, at an elevation of 700m above mean sea
level. Deep valley to the south with winding roads through
thick forest attract many. It is 55 kms. east of Kozhikode
and 5 kms. south of Vythiri. |
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The Green Paradise
